Dexter

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

4mo/  DOB 03.02.25

6 Pounds

Neutered /Microchipped 

UTD on vaccinations 

Heartworm / Flea Preventative

Adoption Donation: $600.00 (tax deductible)

Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Applications & FAQ regarding adoption can be found here on our website. 

Only completed applications that meet requirements will be reviewed. Since we are 100% foster-based rescue, only approved applications will be contacted. We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & be able to drive for a meet & greet.   

Dexter is a typical velcro Cavalier, he follows his foster mom everywhere...... every. where.  He is sweet, and cuddly, and will melt your heart. 

We like to remind applicants that a new puppy is a lot like a toddler. Dexter will need to be supervised, and the best way to do that is to have a dedicated space set up for him. This area will be a part of the home where he can see activity & observe, but it is a place that is puppy proofed. Where he can play, lounge, or nap when his family is not directly engaging. Playpens, 4-squares, or x-pens are excellent tools to make this possible. They are easily mobile if you want to move them around, too.
 

If you have a fence you will need to make sure any gap is fixed/secured. An aluminum or slat type of fencing will need a gap filler around the bottom half so he can't get through, something like galvanized wire mesh or another sturdy mesh type material. If you do not have a physical fence, an xpen will be fine to allow him to do his business outside. We would like to encourage you to have an xpen even if you do have a fence, just to easily keep an eye on him. However, no puppy should ever be left in a yard without supervision, NEVER EVER.  A six-pound puppy can slip through some really tiny spaces.    

Dexter is working on potty training. It is a process that will require commitment & patience, as puppies have a little puppy bladder. Remember, in a new home, a new environment means that new habits will have to be established.  If you have interior stairs, please have a plan to keep your puppy off the stairs unsupervised. Additionally, please be aware of the stair railing & the distance between the spindles.  Small children and large dogs will be a safety hazard for Dexter. 

Bringing home a new puppy is a huge responsibility. It requires lots of patience & time! But it is very rewarding if everyone is invested. Please apply if you meet the requirements & would like to adopt an adorable puppy.  Please don’t apply without speaking to your spouse/partner first.